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Collection and Use of Oil Spill Funds (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To assess the extent of implementation of the four … included in our initial audit report, Collection and Use of Oil Spill Funds ( 2014-S-59 ). Background Chapter … and Spill Compensation Fund (Oil Spill Fund or Fund) to pay for the cleanup and removal of petroleum spills. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/12/07/collection-and-use-oil-spill-funds-followAm I Required to Have an Audit?
… volunteer firefighters are required each year by law to have an audit conducted by an external auditor. A local … awarded funds in its fiscal year is also required to have an audit, conducted by an external auditor, in … Am I Required to Have an Audit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/am-i-required-have-auditCompliance With Executive Order 88 – Energy Efficiency of State Buildings
… with the Guidelines. However, OGS relied on the Sheridan Avenue Project to provide the majority of its energy savings. … Develop a contingency plan to replace the Sheridan Avenue Project. Continue implementing capital projects that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/09/09/compliance-executive-order-88-energy-efficiency-state-buildingsComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… and disbursements policies. Town of Guilford – Justice Court Accountability (Chenango County) The justices did not … sufficient records to identify outstanding balances. The Court has a shortage of $370 and unidentified funds of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/08/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsChildren’s Unit for Treatment and Evaluation – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… Objective To determine whether the costs reported by Children’s Unit for Treatment and Evaluation (CUTE) on its Consolidated Fiscal Reports … CUTE is reimbursed for these services through rates set by SED. The reimbursement rates are based on financial … To determine whether the costs reported by Childrens Unit for Treatment and Evaluation on its …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/07/15/childrens-unit-treatment-and-evaluation-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualChautauqua County Asst. Treasurer Guilty in $4,100 Theft
… The assistant treasurer for the Chautauqua County Water and Soil District pleaded guilty today to stealing $4,100 in county funds, according to State Comptroller Thomas P. … The assistant treasurer for the Chautauqua County Water and Soil District pleaded guilty today to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/05/chautauqua-county-asst-treasurer-guilty-4100-theftVillage of Suffern – Budget Review (B19-6-3)
… [read complete report - pdf] Purpose of Budget Review The purpose of our budget review was to determine whether the significant … and expenditure projections in the Village’s tentative budget for the 2019-20 fiscal year are reasonable. Background … and expenditure projections in the Villages tentative budget for the 201920 fiscal year are reasonable …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2019/04/16/village-suffern-budget-review-b19-6-3Wyandanch Union Free School District - Budget Review (B19-7-1)
… The Wyandanch Union Free School District, located in Suffolk County, adopted budgets of $68.8 million in 2017-18 and $71.3 million in 2018-19, and proposed a budget of $78.2 million for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/03/29/wyandanch-union-free-school-district-budget-review-b19-7-1City of Little Falls – Internal Controls Over Selected City Operations (2013M-214)
… January 1, 2011 to July 31, 2012. Background The City of Little Falls is located in Herkimer County and has … City of Little Falls Internal Controls Over Selected City Operations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2013/11/29/city-little-falls-internal-controls-over-selected-city-operations-2013m-214Lily Dale Volunteer Fire Company – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-336)
… October 10, 2013. Background The Company is located in the Town of Pomfret, in Chautauqua County. The Company is operated in accordance … that an elected Executive Committee, consisting of a President, Vice President, Treasurer, Secretary, Chief, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/01/31/lily-dale-volunteer-fire-company-internal-controls-over-financialSeneca County Industrial Development Agency – Project Approval and Monitoring (2015M-207)
… taxes agreements. Key Findings The method of determining project benefits to be provided is not well-defined or … to be documented. Therefore, it is possible that not all project applications of the same type were evaluated using … Recommendations Establish specific criteria for evaluating project applications in a consistent manner; ensure the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2015/12/24/seneca-county-industrial-development-agency-projectDiNapoli: Town Clerk Pleads Guilty in Brazen Public Theft
… the guilty plea of former Bennington Town Clerk Tina Metz in a string of thefts that intensified even after DiNapoli’s … her criminal behavior. Metz, 55, pleaded guilty today in Wyoming County Court to grand larceny in the third degree, a class D felony, offering a false …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/07/dinapoli-town-clerk-pleads-guilty-brazen-public-theftState Agencies Bulletin No. 1690
… fringe benefits such as the Certification, Licensure and Exam Fee Reimbursement are considered taxable income. Affected Employees Employees who participated in the PEF or CSEA Certification, Licensure and Exam Fee Reimbursement Program Effective Date(s) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1690-certification-licensure-and-exam-fee-reimbursement-clefr-2018Crown Point Fire District – Audit Follow-Up (2024M-29-F)
… adequately oversee the District’s financial operations. For the 24 months reviewed, the Board did not receive … Treasurer’s reports of collection and disbursement details for three months; cash balances for two months; and bank reconciliations, bank statements and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2026/01/09/crown-point-fire-district-audit-follow-2024m-29-fCity of Poughkeepsie – Budget Review (B6-17-1)
… the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the City's adopted budget for the 2017 fiscal year are reasonable. Background The City of Poughkeepsie, located in Dutchess County, has had a … million on December 31, 2015. This occurred because the City experienced three operating deficits during the period …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2017/02/09/city-poughkeepsie-budget-review-b6-17-1Niagara Charter School – Student Enrollment and Billing (2013M-294)
… of our audit was to examine the student enrollment and billing processes for the period July 1, 2012 through … the full-time equivalents (FTEs), which resulted in over-billing school districts by more than $10,200. We also … Niagara Charter School Student Enrollment and Billing 2013M294 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2014/01/17/niagara-charter-school-student-enrollment-and-billing-2013m-294Wayland-Cohocton Central School District – Lead Testing and Reporting (2024M-118)
… action plan that detailed which outlets were exempt from sampling and how they would be secured, and what … the testing results on the District’s website until 48 weeks past the required deadline. Recommendations Before …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/01/17/wayland-cohocton-central-school-district-lead-testing-and-reporting-2024mMedicaid Claims Processing Activity April 1, 2012 Through September 30, 2012
… of Health's eMedNY system reasonably ensured that Medicaid claims were submitted by approved providers, were processed … The Department's eMedNY computer system processes Medicaid claims submitted by providers for services rendered to … it generates payments to reimburse the providers for their claims. During the six-month period ended September 30, 2012, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/10/09/medicaid-claims-processing-activity-april-1-2012-through-september-30-2012Selected Aspects of Discretionary Spending
… documentation. Other Related Audit/Report of Interest Battery Park City Authority: Selected Aspects of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/09/29/selected-aspects-discretionary-spending-1Hourly Based Information Technology Services
… objectives were to determine if the Office of General Services (OGS) paid Hourly Based Information Technology Services (HBITS) vendors: (i) at the appropriate hourly bill … to procure short-term hourly information technology services. Each HBITS contract includes a pricing schedule …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/09/02/hourly-based-information-technology-services